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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
The II. a. o. Telegraph.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10.-There were nc
new developments 10 the streets to-day re-
sarding the rumored sale of the Baltimore
end Ohio Telegraph lines TO the Western
Union Co., hut the statement was freely
circulated that at the meeting of the execu'
tive Committee of the Western Union Com
paDy next week, an increase OF s. 600, 900 in
the capital stock would be recommended.
This stock, it was generally believed, would
BIO used to exchange for the stock of the
Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Company.
the denial of President Bates OF the Balti.
more and Ohio Telegraph Company, had no
effect on the market, as the brokers gener-
ally believed it to be based on technicalities.
Mr.. Russell Sage. in an interview to-day,
said he knew nothing about the Western
Unions intention Of purchasing the Balti.
and Ohio Telegraph lines. II am not
aware Of any negotiations being made be.
tween the Western Union and the Balti.
more and Ohio nor between the Baltimore
and Ohio and any party friendly 10 Western
Uuon. The Mutual Union has no idea Of
advancing its rates this year nor next"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

THE RIVAL YACHTs--Tne Volunteer and
Thistle have amused themselves during the
past week by trying 10 keep out of each
others was and conceal as much as possible
their latent spced The Thistle got under
way about 1880 O'Clock Thursday morning.
and after Clearing Sandy Hook stood for
open sea. There was Il piping notwrsier
blowing, and she laid over until her lee .ail
was nearly awssb. After standing out be
you'd the lightship she put about and beat
up the BAY. The Volunteer left her anchor.
age shortly after 10 o'clock, and with all
plain sail set went down through the Mar
rows like an express Train. As she Was
passing out OF the Narrows she met Tie
Thistle beating up. The latter dipped her
colors ana the salute was duly eCkGowl
edged Coming back she reached from near
buoy - TO Fort Lafayette against 8 strong
obb tide in IN. COS The Thistle, wits Ter
racing mainsaii ard Cub topsail set reached
from Bay Ridge 10 Fort Wadsw orih.
shorter distance, in nine minutes ihe
wind was tighter, but she had P very sirorZ
tide in her favor AID YVES carrying = soo-.
deal more sail. II was noticeable il lie
stiff breeze that the Volunteer stood up i;hv
church, while the Thistle heeled consider
ably. 10 standing across the harbor
with strong tide under the lee neither III
Volunteer nor the Thistle appeared to dljl,
at all, but cut through the water as if there
were no tide. On the wind they both point
ed remarkably close and made but little
leeway.
An Old sailor, who served before the mast
in the America at the time Of her famous
victory. was spectator OF Thursdays per-
formance, and though enthusiastic in his
praise of the American sloop locks upon tie
Thistle as dangerous foe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
FROM WARRINGTON.
Especial Correspondence Of the Alexs. GAzE1Tkl
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. 10. 1887.

Especial Correspondence OF the Alexs. GAzE1TE]
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Sept. 10. 1887
Among the strangers in the city to day is
DR.. King, president OF the Shenandoah AZ.
ricultural fair. The Doctor says the demo
Gratis would have good chance Of carrying
his State Senatorial district, composed OF
Shenandoah and Page counties, no matter
who the republican candidate ne, but that
with MIR. Walker as that candidate they are
sure OF carrying it, as great many repub'
licans will not vote for him, and as U. 5
Senator Riddleberger, whose influence wac
thrown against him last spring. when he
was defeated for Commonwealth attorney,
ia ss much opposed TO him now as then
The President has declined an invitation
to visit the North Carolioa State Agrieul
tural fair TO be held at Raleigh next month.
1t ia reported here that though the Presi.
dent has net had the fact that some Of the
federal Office holders in Virginia, Maryiand
and Pennsylvania took part in the recent
democratic conventions of those States for
mally brought TO his attention, be has seen
SO much about it IN The newspapers, which,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
COMMUNICATED

noticed in recentissuo OF The GAZETTE
that the Farmers Club, at Woodiawn, is
greatly exercised over the debt incurred by
Fairfax county to arm lis militia about the
time Of the John Brown raid This debt
was referred by tie holders TO the county
board of supervisors recently, aud by them
to the suitable court for adjudication. The
people were represented by their learned
commemorative attorney. Are not these
officials the only bodies authorized to pass
On and decide this question? Are they not
competent TO render just and lawful de-
cision? What power. Judicial, political or
otherwise, have they che clerk in The case?
What object can they have for such al in
vestigation as they propose TO make through their
committee? Will ii be really for tho benefit of
oppressed Taxpayers or for the use OF bloody
shirters? Any citizen has right 10 seek infor-
nation in any proper way on aay proper ques
ton; but for a club organized to promote agrlcul-
tural interests and social intercourse officially
take upon itself SO grave question, now in the
hands of the proper legal authorities, is, think,
an act that might he cassed as otcious, out Of
taste and incomprehensib.e to common sense and
SAM HILE.'
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
Struck by q Train.

SYRACUSE. N. Y, Sept 1O.-As Hook and
Ladder Truck No. ,, on its way to fire, was
crossing the West Shore tracks near Lish-
toms Lock shortly after two o'clock this
morning, a train ran into it and the truck
was badly smashed. Four Of the men rid
ing on it were thrown off and injured, three
quite seriously. Albert G. Sheriff, tiller-
man, had both arms broken and one will
have to be amputated. Capt Andrew VOL
from was hurt it is feared seriously Joseph
Hooker had leg and an arm broken and
James Sanderson was badly bruised. All
men were taken to 81. Joseph's hospital
The horses were badly cut.
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sa9Q@ggs5 szz1
TELEGRAPlsEC NEWS.
International MedicaI CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, Sent. l0.-The final session
of the Ninth international Congress was
called to order by President Davis at half
past nine this morning. Many of the Amer
lean members had already left the city for
,heir homes, and the attendance vas conse.
quently not as large as usual. The secre.
tery general read by titles alone several res
outons passed by sections and referred to
tho congress. DR.. Grsiey Hewitt, of Lon
dnu, arose and said that he was requested
on the part of the foreign members of this
congress TO express in few Words the sense
which was entertained by them of this con
gress and of the efforts Which had been
made by the executive committee of this
congress for the furtherance of the objects
Of this great meeting and to convey to them
The grateful thanks Of the foreign members
Tor the attention bestowed upon the matter
and their grateful appreciation which has
attended their efforts. He desired also to
express their sense Of the Inequalities and
the kindness AID attention which they had
received both in public and in private, at
teniions which would make sheir visit to
Washington source of qualification and
happy memories in the future. As more
formal expression he proposed resolution
expressive of the sentiments he had uttered /.
after which the congress adjourned sine die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

The CENTENNIAL celebration of the
adoption of the constitution Of The govern
ment will take place in Philadelphia next
week. And yet that occasion has been Sc
lected by the G. A. r a large and powerful
political aud military association, as the time
to put another personal affront upon tho
President, the head of the government, in
the face of the assembled representatives. o!
all the States. The general order of the
commander of that association for the day
referred to, directs that General Sheridan tc
eauted, but makes no mention OF the Presi'
dent, who has accepted an invitation to re-
view the procession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

SENATOR BLACKBURN says the democrat
ic canvassers during the recent campaign 10
Kentucky all spoke in he highest prnise Of
the administration If with all that praise
democratic maj ority waa reduced from
thirty. five thousand to four thousand,
it is by no means unnatural to suppose
that little less praise, if not some just sd-
verse criticism, might have prevented 30
large reduction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
COMMUNICATED

noticed in the GAZETTE short time
sire, an article from w. 81. Snowden, of Collng-
wood, setting forth that some of the farmers in
his neighboFhood "wap ted both cake and penny"
also some other statements which are not in ac.
cordancc with facts. l wish to say, for myself,
that gave the right Of way through my place of
three quarters OF mile for the proposed Mount
Vernon Railroad without any cake or penny"
either, and can state Tho same of several of my
neiehbors, and, therefore, do not wish the farmers
of my neighborhood to be incorrectly reported.
VIM. HUNTER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

TIE FACT tia; the first announcement in
Virginia OF he proposition to form anationai
colored lesgue was immediately followed by
a card from Mr.. Revely, the republican ex-
treasurer of the Stale, stating that The 10
terest of The coicred ss we'll as of the white
people of the State requires that tho white
people should control, aud that he can mo
longer act with party, three iour'hs OF the
rank and lie OF which is male up of the cl-
ements which control the republican party
10 this State" may not be case OF csnse
and effect, but that it has very much that
appearance, few people at all familiar with
the real condition of affairs in Virginia will
DENY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
Declines TO Answer.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 1O.-Cardinal Gibbons
was seen early this morning in regard TO the
statements OF the Brooklyn Standard, of his
connection with the suppression of "a letter
to Rome regarding the case Of DR.. McGlynn.
After reading the matter he simply said II
have no reply to mako"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

IRREGULAR1rY OF TIE MAILs-A subscriber in
Richmond county writes us as follows:
Gas my paper comes so irregularly, and as l do
not get it for tSo days aftor publication, l shall
have to have it discontinued. 1 regret it very
much, ,or enjoy reading it more than any paper
see. H.
"Wsrsaw, Va. Sept 7, 1887
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

FAIRFAX IS democratic county. AT the
late election there 70S votes were cast
against, and only rs for, the sale of liquor in
that county. Butthe State democratic con
yention demanded the removal OF the tax
on whiskey. fail plain things, one of tho
plainest is, that the convention referred to
did not correctly represent the majority of
the democratic voters of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

The LYNcHBURG Adrance says "the Alex
audria GAzETTE is one of the Oldest and
most respected democratic papers in the
State" But the Adrance might have truth
fully added, that in the opinion of many of
the oldest and truest democrats in the State,
the GAZETTE is now one of the few really
democratic newspapers in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

THE DEMOCRATIC voters of Virginia have
eyes and ears, and have common sense; and
when they read and hear uns;in,ed praise
bestowed upon undemocralic men and un-
democratic measures, they are, aud not un
naturally, induced to doubt either the intel
ligence or the disnterestedness Of the
praiserS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

NEW YoEx, September 1O.-The stock market
showed little of yel.erday's buoyancy at the
opening this morning aud first sales were made
at concessions OF from b to - per cent. from last
evenings final figures. further fractional Losses
We're sustained in the early dealing which in
a few stocks reached % per cent. With those
exceptions tho market was quiet but increased
| animation wa3 shown throughout the list on the
rally which followed, and prices were generally
carried to shade above last nights figures. 4
slight reaction succeeded and the market became
quiet but recovered its tone quickly aud further
small gains werc made before II o'clock, and at
that time the market was very dull and STEADY to
firm at TOP figures. Money quiet at 3A6.
BALTIMORE, Sept 10-Virgnia Is consolidated
AT; pest.duo coupons Go: 1910 35I2 new 81
| 90 \. bid today.
New YORK, Sept. 1O.-Tho weekly bank state
ment shows The following changes:
Reserve, decrease, Sl,O5S. 300
| Loans, increase, 2UOlOOO
| Specie decrease, 45S,90O
Legal tenders, decrease. 1901 500
Deposits, decrease, 100000
Circulation, increase. $500
The banks now hold in excess of the
25 per cent rule, 4,I5i,425
ALEXANDRIA MAREET, SEPT. 1O-Therc Is
nothing new to report in the Flour markets,
choice grades are steady and strong, but both
millers and holders meet current figures. Receipts
of Wheat are still small, and the demand is iudI-
fercnt for any but primo samples sales continue
to show long range running all the way from
60 for damaged to IA, 70. &c, -, IS and 70 for
fair to good; no strictly choice lots have been
offered for several days. Corn is active aud about
lie higher. Rye and Oats are firmer Butter,
Eggs and other produce are scarce and sell readily
at the recent advance.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 1o-Colton nominal; mid
ding 99s. Flour steady, firm and fairly sctivc.
Whcst-Sou;hc-n firm and choice scarce; red 79a
81 amber SlaS3 Western easier and quiet No
2 winter red spot 773ss7724 Sept 77asa775s
Oct 79lss79l.; Dec S2@sqS2lh. Coin-Southern
firm. with an active inquiry white 56a57 yell
low 55a56; Western steady and dull mixed spot
49las50t2; Oct 492.s5o. Oats frmer; Southern
and Penna 30a35; western white 33a351a do
mixed 31s32i2. Rye firm at 54a55. Provisions
firm, with a moderate demand Potatoes steady
at 81 5Oa2. Coffee steady and dull; Rio cargoes
ordinary to fair 1873 a20ls. Sugar steady A SOFT
6is. Whiskcy steady at 81 14a1 10. Other arti-
Giles unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
Jacob Sharp.

NEW YORK, Sept. IO.-Jacob Sharp was
troubled last night with very severe pains
about the heart. At his request physician
was summoned. The old man slept little
during the night and moaned ncessantly
at 8 o'clock this morning he had a very bad
small
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

An intelligent person when hurt will at
once procure a bottle OF Salvation OIL. 1t is
the best thing to cnrc swellings, burns, or
wounds. All druggists sell it ut twenty Five
cents bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
Fairfax county, Sept. 9th.

Maj. P. II. Powers has sent letter to The
chairman of the democratic executive com
mittee of Clarke, in which he declines TO
accept the nomination for the Legislature
on the ground CT i'll health. This will me-
cessitate the calling Of another convention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

LET dogs delight to bark" &c., but when
a cultured ard early englished" and we'll
dressed dude takes 10 it, it is then he needs g
friend TO lend him quarter to buy bottle
of Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
The Anarchists, Case.

OTTAWA, Ill, Sept. 10.-Tho Supreme
Court met al 9 o'clock this morning, but no
references were made to the anarchists
case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

TIE International Medical Congress at
Washington formally adjourned 20 day
People will now feel better.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

New YoRK, Sept. 10,-Cotton quiet uplands
1ois; Orleans 10k. futures closed steady. Flour
firm and quiet. Wheat 1saEic lower. Corn a
shade easier. Pork firm a: SIS 80 Lard s.eady
at So 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

The casting of the stem of the new o. s. clui ser
Charleston, now being built at San Francis 20, has
been successfully accomplished. The stem weighed
10000 pounds, and is said to be the argess cast
ing ever made Oh this continent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

Mrs. a. Il Packard. most estimable
Christian woman. died at her residence, in
Stafford county. last Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

CHICAGO Sept. 10, / r. n.-Oct Wheat opened
at 70l4 and declined 20 10. Oct Corn started at
42Ei and fell to 12. hay Corn is selling st 1873
October Oats 25as October Lard So G24 Octo
Der short rib, s. 10 Year Pork $12 30
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days will be sent to the dead letter office.
Alexander, Mrs Mary Knns, Frederick
Anderson. John Keser, John
Rarcley, Miss Florence Rell, Charles
Berry, Benjami Lucas, Miss Emma
Bell Mrs Carrie Lannon, Miss Bridget
Brown. Miss Rosa McContie, MIS-
Brown, Mrs Arthur Mckinney, Mrs Mary
Brown, Miss Harriet Mcintyre, Miss
Brooks, Miss Lavins Mcintyre, w G
Burnham, w McCannon, Nellie
Cation, Miss Annie McGruder, Miss Emma
Clarke, Mrs Isabelle Minor, Mrs Martha
Cole Annie Matthews, George
Coleman, Minnie Mcguire, George
Coleman Mary Machen, P
Castleman, Mrs Mann, Miss Louisa
Davis Miss Annie Munson, NJ G
Davis Mrs. Fanny Norton, w c
Davis, Mrs Lizzie Owens, -
Dorsey Aaron Ould, Lancaster
Dunn, Miss Mary Phillips. Miss Edna
Eastman, George Pines, Miss Julia
Fawns, Emma Padgett, +
Feagans, Mrs Stephen B Pridehomme, Mrs L F
Fields, Robert Payne, Lucy J
Fletcher, K l. Penn, William
Funier, Charles Powell, Mrs Sarah L
Francis, Miss Sal.ie III Rand, Miss Mary
Gcrhauser, George NJ Richardson, Miss Sue
Gordon, Merida 2icher, Miss V
Gravett, Alexander Robinson, Mrs Martha
Greary, George Roberts, Washington
Grady, Mrs n E ~ Roberts, D F
Harper. ] Newton ,human, Mrs Mary
Hardy, Mrs Catherine 'chsffer George w
Hicks, William 5inah, Mrs Mary
Holmes, Sarah smith, William A
Hopkins. Otto 'm;thers, James
Hollin. Mrs Annie solomon, Miss Stella
Howell, lev. George Valentine Miss Josie
hudson, Miss Amanda Washington. Mrs Thos
Javins, MrsV Washington, John
Jackson. Mrs Laura Webster, James
Johnson, Miss Susie William John
Johnson, Capt Richsri Williams, John
Judson, Henry Wright. Miss Jennie
W. W HERBERT. T. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

THE CIVIL SERVICE rules-not the law,
provide th At no man over thirty i've years
of age shall apply for position IN the pos
tai service, and none over forty five, 10 any
other government service subject 10 the
civil service law. They also provide that
these restrictions shall not apply TO ex-u uion
soldiers. What then is the practical thsct
of these rules, and the effect intended by the
trainers thereof? Why, of course, the ex-
clusion of every ex Confederate from either
and all tho services referred to. And yet
thia is now said 10 be national and not
sectional government, and democratic sd'
ministration is the power, and the head OF
that administration is authorized TO change
t c sectional rules at his pleasure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
LIST OF LETTERS.

tho Alexandria, Va, postofice September 10.
Persons calling for letters will pease say they
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within thirty
days, will be sent to tho dead letter Office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
Birth.

In this city, Fr;d,y. Sept. 9th, Mr.. Jaiian Ar
nod daughar Molh:r and child are doingwell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
ALEX A.NDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 10.
ABOUT A hundred million dollars are nov

ABOUT A hundred million dollars are now
paid annually by the government to its pen
siouers. OF this amount, though the south
pays large part-her full share, according
to her population, but very little comes
hack to her. as ali the pensioners, except a
few who fought in the Mexican war, live IN
the North. 1t is estimated that the protec.
tive tariff puts about FIVE times as much
money in the pockets of the protected
manufacturers SIS it does into the Treasury
AS the South has to pay her full share OF ihiS
immense sum also, and as most OF the manu-
fac.users live in the North, but little OF ii
ever finds its way back to her. And yet
Northern people, travelling in tie South, ex'
press surprise at the bad roads, bad fences
and uncultirated fields of a country that was
so rece atty devastated by desolating war
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10
MEDICINAL.

ELIXIR 3 AB EK
A vegetable compound. contains no Quinine. A
safe and positive cure for MALARIA. FEyERand
AGUE; also rs tonic for strengthening aud in
MIGRATING the system.
For sale by ali druggists. Fifty cents bottle
three bottles for 81 %. sep2 3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-09-10

BALTIMORE, Sept. 1o-Virginia IS consolidated
AT; pest.duc coupons GO 1910 IS new 3,
G3 \. bid to-day
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14
CRIMINAL CASES
THE BOOM IN DAKOTA.

On Wednesday evening, about
two months ago, prayer meeting
was. held by the members of one OF
the leading churches in Aberdeen,
this Territory. Owing to some re-
pairs being made in the church
building, it took place at the resi-
dence of a prominent member of the
church named Dawson, who was
also a leading real estate dealer.
The city was at that time in the
height of q boom.
Rev. Bagley had charge of the
meeting, and, after o number of
those present had offered prayers,
the reverend gentleman called on
Brother Dawson. He accordingly
knelt by a chair, and, after a fitting
introduction said:
"And we desire further to thank
Thee this evening, for allowing me
to put my porth-side addition
upon"
"Hold on, brother, hold on" in
terrupted Rev. Bagley, sit hardly
seems to me proper for you to in
troduce private real estate deals in
s supplication at a church prayer
meeting. Don't do it Brother Daw-
son."
But Brother Dawson was of a
stubborn disposition, and this only
made him more determined. He
continued.
''As l was saying, desire to re-
turn thanks for Thy proyidential
guidance while placing my north
side addition on the market. AS
thou probably knowest, have
thrown the entire addition on the
market at $3.50 per lot, though they
are all well worth"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-09-14

CLOVIS that brother?" put in
Rev. Bagley, eagerly, as he took
his face out of his hands and peered
sideways over his spectacles from
where he was kneeling in-front of
the sofa.
"Four hundred and fifty dollars
a lot, elder" answered Brother
Dawson.
"Good gracious" replied the
minister, as he arose, there's
money in those lots at that figure
just put me down for a block of
skim willing to put my pile in
north-side dirt at that rate at any
time. Here, Sister Dawson, bring
us a pen a minute till we draw up
the deed-I don't propose to take
any chances on monkey business on
as good deal as this. Just remain
kneeling, my friends; this matter
won't take but moments time. -
Dakota Bell.